Waterproof
I have taken the old rendering off my outside wall back to the breezeblock. Will it be waterproof for a while
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Johnson’s Property Maintenance
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I would recommend brushing over the block work with a water seal if you intent to leave it for a long period or if you’re expecting rain, breeze blocks are not waterproof and would allow moisture and small amounts of water to pass through.
17th Aug 2022
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Nmi driveways and landscape services
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No get something on it before the cold hits
26th Sep 2022
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Quality Interior Solutions,Ltd
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Yes if it’s properly installed. Won’t be keeping for long though
2nd Oct 2022
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Pmcnsons
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It will be OK but needs to be rendered as soon as possible
2nd Nov 2022
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TSR Solutions
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The block work will be fine for a while but I would suggest getting it re rendered or possibly painting but just make sure there is no wholes in the joints or blocks as water can get into the cavity and travel threw internal walls
13th Nov 2022
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If the breeze blocks have been painted or covered over you are okay, but if it not then no it wont be waterproof and you will need to re-render it or plaster it again.
5th Dec 2022
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R Clare Brickwork
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breeze blocks are very pourous and will absorb moisture and water . do not leave unprotected for long as will cause damp to grow inside the dwelling not outside . suggest you cover with plastic until u can redo the render on the outside or paint the breeze blocks with water proof bitumen tar paint
24th Nov 2022
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Olno Brickwork
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As long as the joints on the blockwork is full so no water can ingress
22nd Feb 2023
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Pickup homes
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You would be best to recover it asap however if it a cavity wall construction you will be ok in the immediate term
3rd Jan 2023
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SPR Construction
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Rendering acts like a raincoat to the exposed blocks and what is crucial to understand for any exterior surface, but especially the highly porous breeze blocks, is that moisture is not allowed to absorb into the substrate, which will cause damage not only to the paint work but to the material itself.
The more they are exposed to elements the more they will degrade overtime.
I would highly recommend you speak to a qualified and knowledgeable builder about reapplying render to the property sooner than later after old removal to minimise property damage and further protect your house.
The more they are exposed to elements the more they will degrade overtime.
I would highly recommend you speak to a qualified and knowledgeable builder about reapplying render to the property sooner than later after old removal to minimise property damage and further protect your house.
24th Jan 2023
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The concrete blocks are not waterproof, so if you have removed the old rendering and have not applied a new layer of waterproofing material, your wall will not be completely waterproof.
24th Mar 2023
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Yes but if the brick work is poor then no there possibility a chance water/damp could make it’s way through
9th Dec 2022
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M. K. Roofing and building maintenance
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It would be better if you could spray a water seal as the mortar may be very dry and soak up water. I would do this either way
14th Feb 2023
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Mindaugas
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Yes, it will be waterproof
6th Apr 2023
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Brix building contractors
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Yes it’ll be fine but it’s not ideal.
6th Jun 2023
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ATS Building services
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No, breezeblocks are not waterproof and hold a lot of moisture which will lead to damp problems on the interior. They will need to be re rendered or cladded to avoid this.
11th Jan 2024
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